Progress report from a newbie
 

This may not be of general interest, but I told posters who were kind enough to respond to my first post ("Is TGM for me?") that i would provide periodic updates.

Basically, I am in a study phase. This is partially due to my nature, partially due to my profession (see my screen name), and hugely due to the fact that I am nursing a rib injury caused by my absurd attempts to swing too hard.

So far, I have watched Ben's video and one by Mike Jacobs, ordered Brain's "Confession" video, and ordered a video from a local AI, Rick Nielsen. I also started to read Homer's book today. My thinking is that the videos will familiarize me with the basic principles of the book and that all of this will help me once I am able to hit golf balls again. Then I plan to start taking lessons. I wish that I had done this before I developed my "classic" beginners' faults, but...

Anyway, I'm excited about the journey.

teach

The Bridge
 

More than anything, teach, your post tells me that a huge void exists in the world of TGM. The bridge between can't and can. I pledge to supply that bridge in the coming months.

Good to hear teach.

It can get daunting....but as long as your curiosity and want to improve stay up you'll be fine.

If nothing else, get the TGM "basics" down....you don't have to be Yoda, just get the basics. One thing at a time (hard to do though with all the stuff to learn).

-Imparatives- trace straight plane line, flat left, lag.
-Essentials- rhythm, stationary head, balance.
-Hinge action.
-Lag.
-Plane.
-.....lag.
-Plane.
-Imparatives (if you hit a bad shot ask yourself what Imparatives you were lacking....work backwards).

etc.

Just don't try to know everything all at once.

-Paul